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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1926
Page
2
Pomeroy reports an exceptionally high voter turnout as Meigs County holds primary elections with hard contests among several candidates. The day includes numerous social updates from local residents and visitors, with many townspeople traveling and returning from nearby cities and events.
POMEROY August 10 Robert Wheeler ten year old of Dark Hollow was admitted to the Meigs county children s home on Monday. His father Everette Keeler of Dark Hollow left the boy with relatives as he could not provide for him while he works in Breabenville. The boy was sent to the home by Judge Cora B Roberts. Syracuse August 10 Miss Sterene Lawrence of Youngstown trained this afternoon with a one o clock luncheon at her parents home. A number of guests attended including Mrs SaGlenroy Ewing of Pomeroy and others.
Mrs. Edna Beckett hosted a noon luncheon at William C. Reuter's Ball Run home honoring Mrs. Freda Zink and two Cincinnati children. Guests included numerous Reuter family members, Garnet Giles, Thelma Ebershach, Theo Neutzling and relatives from Athens Glouster Zanesville Cincinnati. Various recreations were enjoyed.
Middleport notes Mrs John Mason entertained the 600 club last night with prizes for high scorers and refreshments served after the game.
Lawrence Heiner of Rutland was injured Sunday when she stepped from her car onto a manhole in front of the Middleport Presbyterian Church. Both legs were severely injured in the fall.
George Arnold of Nelsonville faced a charge of moving mortgaged property from the county tied to the Hazel Furniture mortgage. The Tri-State Detective Bureau handled the case after a warrant was secured. Arnold arrived for arraignment and settlement was reached with costs totaling an unspecified amount.
Howard Atkins aged 16 from Bulger West Virginia faced a hearing after being observed exiting a train on which he had ridden. Officer Murray arrested him. After the hearing, Atkins was returned to jail to work off his fine. Parents will be notified when their residence is located.
The Grace church guild and its ladies auxiliary were entertained at the home of Mrs. George McQuige in Pomeroy. A six o'clock dinner was served, followed by a talk given by Miss Florence Basom of Porto Rico, a former well known Pomeroy resident now residing abroad.
Date Brechtel and wife of Columbus visit with Jake Brechtel while H. C. Day of Harrisonville stops by Monday. Mrs. Jake Roller is critically ill at Mulberry avenue home. Several families travel for visits including the Hennessys, the Junods, the Stokers, and the Tracys with trips to Mt. Blanchard, Lott Ridge and Gallipolis. Ernest Phillips arrives for a week with relatives. Mrs. Flynn returns to Torkio, Mississippi after visiting Lincoln Hill.
Mr and Mrs Griff Lewis and daughter Margaret returned to Columbus after visiting relatives in Middleport. Mrs T H Davis Sr is ill at her Coal Port home. Francis Grate has been employed at the R A Miller Lumber Co office. Mary Lou, niece of Mrs Tom, is mentioned in the notice.
The piece argues that French leader Clemenceau misled the public into believing Germany would pay in full and now seeks to shift reparations burden to creditors like America and Britain. It notes his tactful inclusion of Britain and questions France's past wartime actions and flexibility on German reparations.
A 1924 column by Dr. Royal S. Copeland extols gymnasium use to build health and muscle tone. It argues healthy eating, daily honest sweat, and active exercise improve mind and body, noting social and economic costs of illness and urging readers to pursue regular workouts and recreation.
Generally auspicious conditions prevail with favorable influence on employment and industry. Calm controlled actions bring benefits in heart and home with new undertakings encouraged. A birthday child may be industrious and trusted while the reader should train in self control in word and deed.
An uneasy stomach causing wakefulness is probably due to hyperacidity and indigestion. Recommend watching your diet and correcting eating habits to ease symptoms.
Steubenville Aug 10. John Cook charged with the Herron murders last March is at liberty on a $10,000 bond. A jury acquitted Cook of the woman’s murder but he remains jailed on a second indictment. Prosecutor Merryman protested but was overruled.
Steubenville Aug 10 Up Jailer Charles Kilmartin halted a large jail break by catching three prisoners as they crawled through a wall hole. Guards reported detainees had used bar pieces sawed from cells to dig the opening in the Jefferson county jail.
The Stanley family reunion and homecoming will occur in the Town House grove on Sunday August 15. All relatives and friends are invited.
Preaching service at the Factory M. E. church Thursday at 7 30 oclock followed by a short business meeting. Arrangements will be made for a home coming. All members are urged to attend.
Fred Schmidt of Lower Plains Chauncey is recovering at home after being thrown from a hay rake on Saturday. He suffered three broken ribs and other bruises. Dr. Pedigo treated him and he shows improvement. Attending from Millfield and Chauncey included Mrs. Sanders, Mrs. Fulton, Mrs. Love, Mrs. Boudinot, Mrs. Cole, and the Smart family hosting Mr and Mrs. Howard.
Twenty people gathered at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Chester Howard in Millfield on Friday evening to honor Mrs. Howard on her birthday anniversary. The surprise event, planned by Mrs. L. Howard Mrs. F. E. Boudinot and Mrs. Dan Fulton, featured gifts music games and a refreshment course for guests including Mrs. Herman Thiesen Sr Mrs. Edward Wade and son Dick Mrs. Lewis Howard Mrs. J. R. Wade Mrs. O. C. Howard and Mrs. George Wend.
CHAUNCEY Aug 10 Mr and Mrs Chester Howard of Millfield and Miss Ollie Smart of Chauncey motored to Peebies Saturday and stayed with Mr and Mrs Otto Schrappe. They toured Adams County visiting Serpent Mound and then went to Lucasville to see the Howards. They returned to Millfield late Sunday night.
The Sunshine class of the Methodist Episcopal Sunday school was entertained last Friday evening at Mrs. Wesley Six’s home on Mound street. Seventeen attended a business meeting followed by a social period with games and watermelon.
In 1926 prose, Lilian and Dicky clash as Lilian vows to shape her own life career with Veritzen, while Dicky frets over reputation and office work. The exchange reveals strained marriage, shifting ambitions, and witty authorial tension.
Chauncey Aug 10 George Evans 66 longtime Chauncey resident died yesterday at noon at his Main street home after a long illness from a complication. He was cared for by his sister Mrs. Bowers and his daughter. His wife died two years ago. Evans was a miner well known in the city and surroundings. Funeral by Rev Courtney of the Christian church at 10 a.m. Wednesday, burial in Nye cemetery.
Chauncey residents host Edward Minister and wife with sons John and Fred from Denver and Alfred and Herbert Minister from Columbus. John Minister returns after twenty eight years. They also visit sister Mrs. D P Reese in Glouster. Annual Minister family reunion set for next Sunday in Chillicothe Ohio.
Miss Garnet Smith of Chauncey entertained guests Sunday at her Sycamore street home. Attendees included Miss Kathleen Richardson of Lancaster and Miss Neva Ryble of Columbus.
Mrs Lott Bricker reports the birth of a daughter born last Thursday at their home in The Plains.
Miss Floride Shafer of The Plains Edgar Brown Walter Brown Miss Ona Mae Sweeny of Chauncey Miss Hazel Holmes of Floodwood and Mr and Mrs Charley Ervin of Athens went to Lancaster on Sunday where they met Misses Virgene Mercer and Hyla West employed there and enjoyed a picnic dinner at Rising Park.
Aug. 10 report from Chauncey states Ralph Hartman has returned to his home after a hospital stay.
From Cherrington hospital in Logan comes word a patient has been under care for several days due to stomach trouble.
The passage notes several family visits and gatherings across Ohio and nearby towns. Mr and Mrs Flay Channell and family spent time at Stefanien, while Kenneth Burchfield with cousins and Ernest Burchfield were near Dem. Arthur Burenfeld, Mrs Fannie McCathran Angers, Flora McHarg, and John Cowan hosted at Sugar Creek. G W Shafer from near Athens visited Harry Moore. Darrel Moore and son Junior traveled to New York to visit Miss Frieda Phillips and Walter Wharter remains with Spent Sun.
Miss Lauretta Fielder spent Sunday with Miss Rose Clark near Athens. Dayton residents Mr and Mrs John Schoonover and Mr and Mrs William Schoonover vacationed in Chauncey. Nelsonville guests Mr and Mrs Lee Matheny and Mr and Mrs William Matheny visited Mr and Mrs William Smith. Chauncey resident Mrs Grace Smith visited friends in Nelsonville this week. Athens hosts Mr and Mrs Theodore Kern welcomed Mrs Charlie Sweeney and Bn Charles and Mrs Margaret Corfield on Sunday.
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